This four-part series of 1 hour Web seminars focused on food safety in child care centers and family day care homes. Based on Serving Safe Food in Child Care developed by NFSMI, the series offered a four step process for keeping the foods served to young children in the child care setting safe. These are the key concepts of the USDA Fight Bac® program: clean, separate, cook, and chill.

Virginia B. Gray, PhD, RD, a nutrition consultant specializing in childhood nutrition, is the presenter. Dr. Gray writes educational materials for use in child nutrition programs and has conducted research on child nutrition in Mississippi and New York schools. She earned a BS in Food Science and Nutrition at University of Florida and a MS and PhD in Nutrition at Mississippi State University. Dr. Gray currently teaches at California State University Long Beach.
Serving Safe Food in Child Care Webinar Lesson 1 - Clean Video: Flash VersionLearn the importance of and procedures for proper cleaning to keep food safe. Use this Flash version to view online in streaming video. Originally aired June 16, 2009 .
View or DownloadServing Safe Food in Child Care Lesson 1 - Clean Video: Windows Media Video VersionLearn the importance of and procedures for proper cleaning to keep food safe. Use this WMV version to download and save to your computer. Originally aired June 16, 2009.
View or DownloadLesson 1 SlidesThis webinar focuses on procedures for cleaning and sanitizing food contact surfaces, dishes, and equipment during food preparation to reduce risk of foodborne illness. It also covers personal hygiene and handwashing.
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View or DownloadServing Safe Food in Child Care, Lesson 1: Clean - Online CourseClick on the link to register for the online course component of this webinar to earn Continuing Education Units.
View or DownloadServing Safe Food in Child Care Webinar Lesson 2: Separate - Video Flash VersionLesson 2 focused on controlling contamination of foods by separating products. Appropriate storing techniques for food and chemicals were also highlighted. Originally aired June 24, 2009.
View or DownloadServing Safe Food in Child Care Webinar Lesson 2: Separate Video Windows Media Video VersionLesson 2 focused on controlling contamination of foods by separating products. Appropriate storing techniques for food and chemicals were also highlighted. Originally aired June 24, 2009.
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View or DownloadServing Safe Food in Child Care, Lesson 2: Separate - Online CourseClick on the link to register for the online course component of this webinar to earn Continuing Education Units.
View or DownloadServing Safe Food in Child Care Lesson 3: Cook - Flash VersionLearn proper temperatures for food storage and preparation. Different types of thermometers and instruction on proper care of thermometers are featured. Use this Flash Version to view online in streaming video. Originally aired July 14, 2009.
View or DownloadServing Safe Food in Child Care Lesson 3: Cook - Video Windows Media Video VersionLearn proper temperatures for food storage and preparation. Different types of thermometers and instruction on proper care of thermometers are featured. Use this WMV version to view online in streaming video. Originally aired July 14, 2009.
View or DownloadServing Safe Food in Child Care, Lesson 3: Cook - Online CourseClick on the link to register for the online course component of this webinar to earn Continuing Education Units
View or DownloadServing Safe Food in Child Care Lesson 4: Chill Video - Flash VersionThis webinar focused upon maintaining food temperatures during storage, preparation, and cold holding to reduce time spent in the temperature danger zone. It also covered safe cooling of food and handling leftovers. Originally aired July 28, 2009. Use this Flash version to view online in streaming video.
View or DownloadServing Safe Food in Child Care Lesson 4: Chill Video - Windows Media Video VersionThis webinar focused upon maintaining food temperatures during storage, preparation, and cold holding to reduce time spent in the temperature danger zone. It also covered safe cooling of food and handling leftovers. Originally aired July 28, 2009. Use this WMV version to download and save to your computer.
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View or DownloadServing Safe Food in Child Care, Lesson 4: Chill - Online CourseClick on the link to register for the online course component of this webinar to earn Continuing Education Units.
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